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Olympic College to offer classes at Chief Kitsap Academy beginning this fall

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News Release - For Immediate Release

BREMERTON – Olympic College is partnering with the Suquamish Tribe to offer evening classes at Chief Kitsap Academy beginning fall 2017. Chief Kitsap Academy, operated by the Suquamish Education Department, is one of the first tribal compact schools in the state and currently provides primary education for grades 6-12.

Fall quarter course offerings from OC include essential mathematics, computer literacy, and early childhood education courses for those seeking Washington state certification for child care employment.

“By providing higher education on the reservation we hope to increase tribal participation in the college experience. Our partnership with Olympic College will help us achieve that goal. We want to thank OC and the Suquamish Tribe for their continued support of this endeavor,“ said Suquamish Tribe Superintendent of Education Joe Davalos.

Partnership discussions between OC and the Suquamish Tribe began not long after the signing of HB 1134 – Tribal Schools Compact Bill in 2013, which paved the way for Tribes to operate their own schools and receive funding directly from the state, as opposed to partnering with local school districts.

“This partnership is an excellent opportunity for Olympic College and the Suquamish Tribe to increase access to college-level courses,” said OC President Dr. David Mitchell. “Fall quarter will mark the culmination of several years of collaboration between the college and the tribe, and we look forward to offering classes at Chief Kitsap Academy for many years to come.”

As an open door institution, OC strives to ensure its programs are accessible to all that we serve.

“The missions of Olympic College and Chief Kitsap Academy are closely aligned,” OC Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Cheryl Nuñez said. “This collaboration presents an opportunity to help prepare Suquamish Tribal members and community members in the north end of the county for leadership and service opportunities in Kitsap and beyond.”

The Suquamish Tribe is hosting an Open House at Chief Kitsap Academy, 5-7 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 31. OC staff and faculty will be on hand to enroll and register students in classes. Classes at the academy are open to members of the tribe and the community. The Open House is free and the public is welcome. Dinner will be served, courtesy of the Suquamish Tribe.